[network] @jwatson; Paranoia Strikes Deep [Night 246]

[jumpthegun]

Right. I just want to be clear given that obituary. I don't know you people. I've never met any of you. Yes, I've seen some of the logs and I've read through your guides, so don't bother telling me to do that. I don't know what the hell you're playing at or how you managed to get audio and video footage of me like that, but I'm not indulging you.

My name is Dr. John Watson. If you require medical advice, I can provide it. Otherwise, I'm a bit busy. Thank you.

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[24karat]

that's so cute
you're like a time capsule? what kind of tech level are you stuck with
but nah you're off by around. 500 years, give or take? although i'll give you points for getting in the ballpark

[ Dammit, he knows he's not going to like the answer he gives. Too late to do much about that, though-- but the question's been asked, and he can't get out of it. ]
well partially because it gives me a particular level of status that's pretty damn nice, and also because i use it for staying ahead wherever possible.
might i also add that you've just gotten way more information than i ever like sharing.

[jumpthegun]

[That's nowhere near the ballpark, but it's all nonsense, anyway, as far as John's concerned.]

I'm honored. Any particular reason I've been deemed worthy? I've got that tenner in the wallet, but I can't say I'm flush with cash, mate.

[24karat]

[ It's a closer guess than he was expecting, really, so John gets to keep the points either way. Vasquez isn't as pleased about the rest of the current topic, though. ]

'cause i got iced in the literal sense not that long ago and now i have to be honest about everything, i guess??? all truth all the time and it sucks
been told it'll wear off in a few days though so i'll live. just won't be thoroughly enjoying myself in the process, which is a shame, but that's the tradeoff. least i'm not dead anymore, though
could be worse?
[ Only ten bucks in his wallet, though? That was tragic. Unfortunately for him, he hadn't had his own wallet on him when he's died the first time-- wherever it was, it certainly wasn't in Norfinbury, a fact that he'd already kicked himself for. ]

[jumpthegun]

All truth?

[Yeah, John's having trouble buying that.]

What's the most embarrassing thing you can remember happening to yourself?

[24karat]

[ For a long moment, Vasquez stares down at the tablet in complete and utter disappointment. He's almost painfully unimpressed, and he pinches the bridge of his nose with a frustrated sigh-- he should've just stayed off the network until his death price wore off, but it's too late to back out, and he's definitely wishing he would've taken his own advice. ]

well gee you picked a winner of a question there
thanks for cuttin right to the chase buddy, i'll remember this one
probably the time some photos of me started circulating around the office, except it was before the hair implants and general image makeover i got a while back. you wanna have a fun time, try getting people to shut up about that kinda thing in corporate hell
it took a few weeks.

and to be completely serious i think i owe you a snowball to the face now? is that how this works here
do we do that or no. still not 100% clear on how we're supposed to resolve shit.

[jumpthegun]

[Well, that is pretty embarrassing, and also plausible, which is the more intriguing point here. Either this bloke is covering up something far worse, or he's telling the truth.]

Reason #643 not to work a corporate job, mate. You must be good if you managed to get past that.

And I'm pretty sure we resolve things with not bothering with one another. You can just disconnect. You know that, right?

[24karat]

yeah
i'm pretty damn good
[ Of course, this entirely depends on who you ask, but hey, he believes it. ]

that implies i'm better than throwing snowballs at people and let me tell you, i am not. [ Even he can't argue with that one. ] whatever, though. don't even know where you are, so you're safe from your fate. for now.
and sure, disconnecting's always been on the table. but that just makes for a pretty shitty way to pass the time, y'know? if you don't bother with literally anybody here, you're gonna wind up talking to an actual wall instead. i've heard they're awful for conversation, although i'm sure there's a few people that are worse.

[jumpthegun]

Maybe forever. Unless you've seen my face around.

And I wouldn't knock walls. I hear most are pretty upstanding.